Rajasthan Audit Reveals 611 Government Schools Without Buildings Amid CJP’s ‘School Thik Karo’ Campaign

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A startling government disclosure has revealed that 611 government schools across Rajasthan are functioning without their own buildings, laying bare serious gaps in the state’s education infrastructure at a time when the condition of public schools has come under renewed scrutiny.

The figures were presented by the Rajasthan government in response to a question raised in the Legislative Assembly by Leader of Opposition Tika Ram Jully. According to data from the Unified District Information System for Education (UDISE) for the 2025-26 academic year under the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan, the 611 schools operating without their own buildings include 10 girls’ schools.

The disclosure has gained added significance as it comes shortly after the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) launched its ‘School Thik Karo’ campaign, calling attention to the condition of government schools and demanding better facilities for students across the country.

The issue also surfaced days after a CJP team led by co-convenor Ashutosh Ranka was allegedly attacked while travelling to inspect a government school in Bagru near Jaipur.

Rajasthan Schools Without Buildings Expose Infrastructure Crisis

The government data suggests that the problem is not confined to one district or a handful of isolated schools. Hundreds of institutions across Rajasthan continue to function without permanent school buildings, forcing authorities and communities to depend on temporary arrangements or alternative spaces.

The figures presented in the Assembly show that Jaipur alone has 38 government schools without their own buildings.

Aklera block in Jhalawar district recorded the highest number, with 23 schools operating without permanent buildings. Khanpur followed with 16 such schools, while Jhalrapatan reported 11.

Bap in Phalodi also has 11 schools without their own buildings, while Chotisarvan in Banswara has 10.

For parents, students and teachers, the absence of a proper school building can affect far more than the appearance of an institution. It raises questions about safety, attendance, classroom space and the ability of schools to provide a stable learning environment.

The data has therefore added weight to the wider debate over whether basic education infrastructure has received the attention it requires.

CJP Team’s Visit to Bagru Brings Issue Into Focus

The latest government disclosure comes against the backdrop of controversy surrounding a government school in Bagru near Jaipur.

A team of the Cockroach Janta Party, or CJP, had travelled to the area to examine allegations that a school was being operated from a cowshed-like temporary structure after its main building was declared unsafe.

The school’s original building had reportedly been shut last year because of safety concerns, forcing students to move into a temporary enclosure.

CJP co-convenor Ashutosh Ranka and other members of the team were travelling to inspect the school when they were allegedly attacked, bringing the condition of government schools into the political spotlight.

The incident triggered further criticism and intensified attention on the larger question of whether students in several parts of Rajasthan are still studying without access to safe and permanent infrastructure.

With the Assembly data now confirming that hundreds of schools across the state lack their own buildings, the Bagru episode appears to be part of a much wider infrastructure challenge rather than an isolated case.

Audit After Jhalawar Accident Reveals Poor School Conditions

The Rajasthan government linked the latest findings to an audit carried out after the Jhalawar school accident, which prompted authorities to examine the condition of school infrastructure more closely.

The BJP-led state government blamed the previous Congress administration headed by former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot for the present situation.

According to the government, the audit exposed the poor condition of several government schools and highlighted years of infrastructure problems that the present administration now claims it is working to address.

The ruling BJP described the condition of the schools as the result of failures under the previous government.

The opposition, however, is likely to use the government’s own data to question why hundreds of schools continue to operate without permanent buildings and why basic facilities remain unavailable at many institutions.

The issue is particularly sensitive because education infrastructure directly affects children and families, especially in rural and economically weaker communities where government schools remain the primary source of formal education.

Thousands of Schools Also Lack Toilets and Drinking Water

The infrastructure problem does not end with schools that have no buildings.

Government data also revealed gaps in basic facilities at schools that do have their own premises.

Of the 64,484 government schools in Rajasthan that have their own buildings, 2,047 do not have toilets, according to the information presented in the Assembly.

Another 1,049 schools lack drinking water facilities.

Banswara recorded the highest number of government schools without toilets, with 188 institutions affected. Dungarpur followed with 124 schools, while Udaipur reported 98 schools without toilet facilities.

The shortage of drinking water was particularly visible in Dausa, where 96 schools were reported to be functioning without drinking water facilities.

These numbers underline a broader problem. A school building alone does not guarantee a functional learning environment.

Students also need safe classrooms, toilets, clean drinking water, electricity and other essential facilities. Without them, the quality of education can suffer, while attendance and student well-being may also be affected.

The lack of separate and functional toilets can be especially significant for girl students and may create additional barriers to regular attendance.

Rajasthan Government Announces ₹1,000 Crore for School Infrastructure

In response to the infrastructure gaps, the Rajasthan government has announced fresh financial allocations for repairs, renovation and the construction of new school buildings.

The state has earmarked ₹550 crore for the repair and renovation of existing school infrastructure.

Another ₹450 crore has been allocated for constructing buildings for schools that currently have no buildings or are operating from structures considered dilapidated or unsafe.

Together, the two allocations amount to ₹1,000 crore for immediate infrastructure-related work.

The government has also said that around ₹2,500 crore will be made available every year through different funding sources for the construction, repair and maintenance of school buildings.

Over five years, this could amount to ₹12,500 crore in funding.

The announcement signals a major financial commitment, but the effectiveness of the programme will depend on how quickly the money is released and whether projects reach schools that have faced infrastructure shortages for years.

For families whose children are currently studying in temporary facilities, the central question will be when these announcements translate into actual classrooms and functioning school campuses.

‘School Thik Karo’ Campaign Pushes for Social Audit

The Rajasthan figures have emerged at a time when CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke has launched the ‘School Thik Karo’ campaign, which seeks to create a nationwide conversation around the condition of government schools.

Dipke launched the campaign last week from his native village of Santuk Pimpri in Maharashtra’s Hingoli district.

The campaign calls for a social audit of government schools and encourages citizens, parents and local residents to document deficiencies in basic facilities.

According to the campaign’s stated plan, information about government schools will be collected from Maharashtra and other parts of the country.

CJP plans to use social media to distribute a standardised assessment format through which parents and residents can report problems by uploading videos and other information.

The proposed assessment will focus on some of the most basic requirements of a functioning school.

These include electricity, drinking water, separate and functional toilets for boys and girls, benches and the quality of midday meals.

The campaign reflects a growing attempt to involve parents and local communities directly in monitoring public infrastructure.

Rather than limiting complaints to official channels, the initiative seeks to create public documentation of the condition of schools and place greater pressure on governments to respond.

From Maharashtra to Rajasthan, School Infrastructure Becomes a Larger Debate

The Rajasthan government’s disclosure has given the ‘School Thik Karo’ campaign a wider context.

While the campaign began with a focus on government schools and basic facilities, the official data from Rajasthan demonstrates how infrastructure problems can persist across large education systems.

The fact that 611 government schools are functioning without their own buildings raises questions about the scale of the challenge facing the state.

At the same time, the absence of toilets in more than 2,000 schools and drinking water facilities in over 1,000 institutions shows that the problem is not limited to construction alone.

Education experts and policymakers often focus on enrolment figures, examination results and learning outcomes. However, the Rajasthan data highlights the importance of the physical environment in which children study.

A student cannot benefit fully from education policies if the school itself lacks basic facilities needed for safety, hygiene and regular learning.

The government’s proposed funding may provide an opportunity to address these shortcomings, but implementation will remain crucial.

The latest disclosure has also placed additional attention on districts and blocks where infrastructure gaps appear to be concentrated.

For Rajasthan, the issue is now likely to remain part of the political and public debate, especially as opposition parties, activists and local communities continue to demand accountability.

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The controversy surrounding the Bagru school and the alleged attack on the CJP team has already brought national attention to the issue. The Assembly data has now added official numbers to that debate.

As the Rajasthan government moves ahead with its infrastructure spending plans, the condition of these 611 schools will be closely watched.

For thousands of students, the debate is not simply about political blame or budget announcements. It is about whether they will soon have access to a safe classroom, clean drinking water, functioning toilets and a permanent school building.

The figures from Rajasthan have made one fact difficult to ignore: despite decades of investment and repeated promises to strengthen public education, basic school infrastructure remains a serious challenge in several parts of the state.